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Jail for man who allowed home to be used to store €95k in drugs

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Robert Byrne, 47, was sentenced to three years in prison for possession of controlled drugs for sale or supply. The sentence included a six‑month suspended portion, conditional on good behaviour and keeping the peace for three years after release. Byrne's home on Melville Way, Cityside, Finglas, was searched on 3 December 2019 following a warrant issued on confidential information from Gardaí. The search seized cannabis, cocaine and ketamine worth over €95,000. Byrne admitted he had a drug debt of €20,000 to €25,000 and allowed his house to be used to store drugs, claiming threats against him and his family pressured him into this role. He had no prior convictions, pleaded guilty, and expressed regret. A urine test showed he was drug‑free, and a Probation Services report indicated a low risk of reoffending.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jail for man who allowed home to be used to store €95k in drugs. Charges or matters: the possession of one or more controlled drugs for the purpose of sale or supply. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• 3 December 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2022-05-12 Publication

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Drugs Stage Sentence

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